He is a former Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha member. He had darshan of Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Vrindavanchandra and Srila Prabhupada and received temple honours.

He met the temple Sr.Vice President Sri Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa and briefly discussed the philosophy of Krishna Consciousness. He also visited the temple Goshala and The Akshaya Patra mid-day meal kitchen.

He said his visit to the temple was a blessing of Their Lordships. He felt that the mid-day meal program was wonderful, unique and clean. He wished the program would further expand.